Instructions

This HIT will take about 25 minutes.

You need to use an up-to-date Google Chrome version.

This HIT is periodically re-posted. If you’ve already completed this HIT previously, please do not complete it a second time. Resubmission will be rejected.

We are studying how humans and robots can effectively collaborate together as a team.

For this HIT, your goal is to work with a robot teammate to assemble a tower of colored blocks. Cooperate with the robot to assemble the tower before your exhaustion level reaches 100%.

You are building a specific tower that is displayed "Your Goal" in the lower left-hand corner. The robot does NOT know the tower you’re building but will try to guess and help you.

• Drag and drop any block from Storage to Preparation (Prep) to Table and vice versa (Table to Prep to Storage). You cannot move from Storage directly to Table or from Table to Storage.
• You always start first.
• As soon as you start your move, the robot will also start its move.
• The "Your Exhaustion Level" meter shows how much energy you're using to move the blocks.
• Taller blocks weigh more.
• The distance between Storage and Prep is the farthest.
• Moving heavier blocks over longer distances increase your exhaustion level the most.
• Your team must complete the tower before your exhaustion level reaches 100%.
• If your exhaustion level reaches 100% before completing the tower, your team will have to keep on trying.
• You must contribute to the team. If you idled too many times, you will NOT receive payment. Idling is not moving a block from one location (Storage, Prep, Table) to another.
• You must complete both questionnaires in order to receive payment.

This is what the task looks like:

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Here is the procedure:

1. Quiz:

• You must score 100% on the quiz in order to proceed.
• You get two attempts.

2. Practice session: move blocks

3. Robot teammate program 1

• Practice session: build 1 tower
• Test session: build 3 towers
• Brief questionnaire

4. Robot teammate program 2

• Practice session: build 1 tower
• Test session: build 3 towers
• Brief questionnaire

Press the Start Quiz button when you’re ready to take the quiz.

Use the image above to answer the questions below.

What is the best next action in this state to keep your exhaustion level low?

Which block is the heaviest?

Game:

You've run out of attempts at the instruction quiz. You will not be able to continue this HIT.